Leslie Hurtig

Artistic director of the Vancouver Writers' Festival, joining to discuss programming and the role of literary festivals in Canadian cultural conversations.

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Nov 5, 2025 • 26min

Canadian literary festivals are having urgent conversations, and Rosalia is redefining global pop stardom

Leslie Hurtig, Artistic Director of the Vancouver Writers' Festival, and Stephanie Domet, Director of the Afterwards Literary Festival, dive into the vital role of literary festivals in fostering cultural conversations and empathy. They discuss the impact of major book releases like Margaret Atwood's memoir and explore innovative programming around themes like Canadian sovereignty. Music journalist Reanna Cruz then analyzes Rosalia's upcoming album, LUX, celebrating its orchestral pop and multilingual artistry, and her ambition to redefine global pop stardom.

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